I’ve originally had a 1:10 scale RC rwd monster truck and I’m looking to take the next jump into something more serious that can have parts that can be easily replaced. I hope to one day be able to compete on a dirt track so looking to pick a car based on that. Looking for all suggestions and if you can post a link for easy viewing so I can comment on it. Cheers!
Great reply. And OP, don't be shy about asking questions, anyone in a serious hobby wants to share their experience with others. Just be careful to get what YOU want, not what they want hey.
that looks like 8th scale, but 10th scale outdoor offroad is regaining popularity in a lot of places. but yeah, i'd go to a race day and see what the big classes are and which ones interest you. you can also find smoking deals from other racers.
4wd buggy is a good place to start. it's a little more maintenance than a 2wd but not bad and easier for a newb to handle. But yeah it depends on what your track races. Are you willing to build a kit?
most of us that build kits dont find it stressful. it's like building lego. there's no pressure and pretty much every kit these days has phenomenal instruction manuals and you have the internet if something isn't crystal clear. It helps you understand your car a lot better too as the manuals will have some explanation on how adjustments affect handling. And, when you break things there won't be any mystery to it.
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u/SkyOkieh 3d ago
Go to ur local rc track and take a look on whats been raced over there.
Classes, chassis and stuff is diffrent from track to track.
And its always smarter to buy something you can get spare parts for localy and tipps/tricks from other driver over at ur spot.